HUN PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
People can get enough protein from plant foods alone. - ANSWER-True
Unsaturated fats: - ANSWER-all of the above.
Vegans are at particular risk for a vitamin C vitamin A, and folic acid deficiencies. -
ANSWER-False
The best type of fiber for reducing constipation is insoluble fiber. - ANSWER-true
Food and nutrients are the same. - ANSWER-False
Athletes need 8 times as much protein as non-athletes. - ANSWER-False
A function of the large intestines is to absorb - ANSWER-minerals and waters
Current factors that can influence American food habits negatively are: - ANSWER-the
time-oriented, hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home.
Which of the following is NOT a simple carbohydrate? - ANSWER-Starches
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the - ANSWER-mouth with salivary amylase
Which of the following lunches has the most fiber? - ANSWER-Ham sandwich with
whole wheat bread, broccoli salad, whole wheat fig bars & soda
All of the following are primary functions of protein EXCEPT: - ANSWER-supply more
than 40% of the calories in the diet
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are appropriately used for all of the following
except: - ANSWER-estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems.
The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume less: - ANSWER-a and
c...being refined grains and added sugars.
Amounts of which types of lipids must be listed on food labels? - ANSWER-b and
c...being trans fat and cholesterol
The percentages of the Daily Values on food packages are given in terms of a person
requiring _____ calories each day. - ANSWER-2000
, Which of the following is(are) characteristic(s) of liver glycogen? - ANSWER-a and
b...being "It is stored for the body's ongoing glucose needs" and "it can be released into
the blood as glucose"
Which monosaccharide is responsible for the sweet taste of fruit? - ANSWER-Fructose
Which of the following is not an example of fiber? - ANSWER-residue in milk
The _____ food group provides almost no carbohydrate to the diet. - ANSWER-meat,
poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts
The most heart-healthy margarines are those: - ANSWER-which are liquid
The best way to increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is to: - ANSWER-
consume 2 fish meals per week.
In times of energy shortage from carbohydrates or fats in foods the body uses protein in
what way? - ANSWER-it removes the nitrogen portion and burns the remaining
fragments for energy
The source of valid nutrition information is: - ANSWER-scientific journals
Healthy people can eat vitamin A-rich foods in large amounts without risking toxicity,
with the possible exception of: - ANSWER-liver
A non-food source from which vitamin K can be obtained is: - ANSWER-intestinal
bacteria
All of the following are good food sources of vitamin C except: - ANSWER-milk
Characteristics of water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except: - ANSWER-
they are stored extensively in tissues
What is one symptom of a beta-carotene toxicity? - ANSWER-bright yellow skin
Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body? - ANSWER-calcium
Which of the following best describes the fluoride content of bottled water? - ANSWER-
unpredictable
Huns - ANSWER-nomads that came from steppes of Asia in circa 375 AD; wanted land
and loot from Europeans
Huns' greatest skill: - ANSWER-horseback riding; invented stirrups
to get food, Huns would: - ANSWER-hunt animals and graze w/herd; not farm and
harvest
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
People can get enough protein from plant foods alone. - ANSWER-True
Unsaturated fats: - ANSWER-all of the above.
Vegans are at particular risk for a vitamin C vitamin A, and folic acid deficiencies. -
ANSWER-False
The best type of fiber for reducing constipation is insoluble fiber. - ANSWER-true
Food and nutrients are the same. - ANSWER-False
Athletes need 8 times as much protein as non-athletes. - ANSWER-False
A function of the large intestines is to absorb - ANSWER-minerals and waters
Current factors that can influence American food habits negatively are: - ANSWER-the
time-oriented, hurried lifestyle leading to many meals eaten away from home.
Which of the following is NOT a simple carbohydrate? - ANSWER-Starches
Carbohydrate digestion begins in the - ANSWER-mouth with salivary amylase
Which of the following lunches has the most fiber? - ANSWER-Ham sandwich with
whole wheat bread, broccoli salad, whole wheat fig bars & soda
All of the following are primary functions of protein EXCEPT: - ANSWER-supply more
than 40% of the calories in the diet
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) are appropriately used for all of the following
except: - ANSWER-estimating the nutrient needs of persons with medical problems.
The Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to consume less: - ANSWER-a and
c...being refined grains and added sugars.
Amounts of which types of lipids must be listed on food labels? - ANSWER-b and
c...being trans fat and cholesterol
The percentages of the Daily Values on food packages are given in terms of a person
requiring _____ calories each day. - ANSWER-2000
, Which of the following is(are) characteristic(s) of liver glycogen? - ANSWER-a and
b...being "It is stored for the body's ongoing glucose needs" and "it can be released into
the blood as glucose"
Which monosaccharide is responsible for the sweet taste of fruit? - ANSWER-Fructose
Which of the following is not an example of fiber? - ANSWER-residue in milk
The _____ food group provides almost no carbohydrate to the diet. - ANSWER-meat,
poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts
The most heart-healthy margarines are those: - ANSWER-which are liquid
The best way to increase consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is to: - ANSWER-
consume 2 fish meals per week.
In times of energy shortage from carbohydrates or fats in foods the body uses protein in
what way? - ANSWER-it removes the nitrogen portion and burns the remaining
fragments for energy
The source of valid nutrition information is: - ANSWER-scientific journals
Healthy people can eat vitamin A-rich foods in large amounts without risking toxicity,
with the possible exception of: - ANSWER-liver
A non-food source from which vitamin K can be obtained is: - ANSWER-intestinal
bacteria
All of the following are good food sources of vitamin C except: - ANSWER-milk
Characteristics of water-soluble vitamins include all of the following except: - ANSWER-
they are stored extensively in tissues
What is one symptom of a beta-carotene toxicity? - ANSWER-bright yellow skin
Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body? - ANSWER-calcium
Which of the following best describes the fluoride content of bottled water? - ANSWER-
unpredictable
Huns - ANSWER-nomads that came from steppes of Asia in circa 375 AD; wanted land
and loot from Europeans
Huns' greatest skill: - ANSWER-horseback riding; invented stirrups
to get food, Huns would: - ANSWER-hunt animals and graze w/herd; not farm and
harvest
